The president of France has no doubt. “It is essential to prevent wolves from colonising areas where shepherds are.”
The last message marks a turning point in France's authoritative position. “We will not let the wolf compete with shepherdhood,” says president Emmanuel Macron.
"We will not let wolves to settle in the mountains where they will compete with our actions". He continued plainly: “We must shoot more.” The head of state thus confirmed that regulation would be increased and the predator protection associations would no longer succeed.
President Macro stressed that the frequently overlooked consequence of wolves and bears are fires: “We have land that turns into wasteland, and as a consequence in 4 years we will have fires.” specified remarks are seldom expressed by politicians...
Emmanuel Macron critically expressed himself about green activists who are detached from reality. He called them to greater realism: “All those who do not live with animals in places where there are bears or wolves should go there and spend 2 nights.”
The president of the Republic is clearly seeking support from farmers. Only this year, 759 wolf attacks were reported in France. Over 2,600 animals were killed...
According to the French Minister for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Annie Genevard figures reflect the scale of the problem and confirm what hunters, shepherds and local government have been saying for years.
Animal rights organizations have condemned the President, and farmers and hunters are waiting for legal regulations.